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Day Sailing Course

National Sailing Scheme

Day Sailing prepares you to undertake a confident and safe, independent day cruise. This will include passage planning, effective sailing, tidal effects, decision making and coping with adverse conditions. It is an ideal course for those considering a flotilla or bare boat holiday.

What will I be able to do at the end of this course?

Passage planning for a day sail
Understand the effect and characteristics of weather conditions
Interpret weather information such as synoptic charts and high and low pressure systems
Preparing a boat for cruising
Plan alternative routes and refuges
Improvise in the event of gear failure
Use tidal information within your passage plan
Use transits and bearings
Know how to handle boat in strong winds and difficult conditions

Tuition is provided by trained RYA Instructors using appropriate supervision ratios and is suitable for all ages.

Previous Experience required: RYA Level 2 or 3 or equivalent experience

Length of Course: 2 days

Cost: £195